Morning Jolt: Who would put beer cans around birds’ necks?

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Mar 7, 2013 at 5:05 AM

A pelican and a gull were rescued by wildlife officials this week after they were found with beer cans around their necks. Someone cut off the ends of beer cans and forced the cans over the heads of the birds, which were “gasping for breath,” wildlife rescuer Maya Totman told CNN. Totman reported that the birds are recovering well, and officials are hoping to find those responsible for the animal cruelty.

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A pelican and a gull were rescued by wildlife officials this week after they were found with beer cans around their necks. Someone cut off the ends of beer cans and forced the cans over the heads of the birds, which were “gasping for breath,” wildlife rescuer Maya Totman told CNN. Totman reported that the birds are recovering well, and officials are hoping to find those responsible for the animal cruelty.

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